Plymouth Argyle v Leyton Orient - the build up + Q&A

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Sunday

Craig Hicks is the man in the middle for Tuesday's game; so far this season he has issued 32 yellow cards and four reds in 10 games. He was the referee for the 5-1 defeat at Accrington in April last season which proved to be Derek Adams' last game as manager.
Hicks will be assisted by Mark Derrien and Richard Morris while the fourth official is Savva Yianni.

Leyton Orient have won their last three league games, scoring eight goals and conceding only one and are currently in 12th place in League Two just one point behind the Pilgrims.

Argyle have been placed as favourites to win by Sky Bet with odds of 5/6, an Orient win is ranked at 3/1 and the draw is on offer at 5/2.

Journalist Jacob Ranson of various East London newspapers and websites has kindly agreed to give Pasoti users an insight into Leyton Orient with a Q&A ....

Q: What are your thoughts on Leyton Orient's season so far?
A: Mixed fortunes, is the best way to describe it, but I would say it’s been a positive considering the O’s have just been promoted and with everything they’ve had going on off the pitch then it’s a bright start.

Q: What are your views on the appointment of former Argyle boss Carl Fletcher as manager?
A: Carl Fletcher could be a good appointment, learnt lots at Bournemouth from Eddie Howe, who is one of the best to learn from in terms of lower leagues and progressing in the game. He seems keen to improve every player in the squad which can only be a good thing.

Q: Given the recent financial problems and ownership issues of lower league clubs are Leyton Orient in a stable state at the moment?
A: Yes, Nigel Travis and Kent Teague have been fantastic for the club and brought back a real feel good factor, that was missing for many years during the O’s own financial troubles. Orient seem in a good place with hopefully the only way being up in the future.

Q: What are your expectations and predicted finishing position in League Two for this season?
A: Definitely top half, but not many teams have too consistent, so if Fletcher can make the team more consistent it could be a push for play-offs.

Q: Without giving too much away what style of football and formation are Leyton Orient likely to use against Argyle?
A: They like to pass the ball, very free flowing, and only go long when needed or no options.

Q: Looking from afar what are your views on Plymouth Argyle?
A: Plymouth have also had a mixed start to the season. They do have a good record against the O’s which is always a worry. I would expect them to be in the play-offs come the end of the season.

Q: And finally do you have a prediction for the game?
A:1-1
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Monday

Former Leyton Orient interim manager Ross Embleton talks about the appointment of Carl Fletcher and the game against Argyle .... LO club website

Paul and Steve from Orient Outlook Podcast @OrientOutlook have kindly agreed to give Pasoti users an insight into their club with a Q & A ....

Q: What are your thoughts on Leyton Orient's season so far?
A: Obviously with the tragic events at the club over the summer we all knew it would be a difficult start to life in League 2. After a good win on the opening day of the season we came crashing down to earth with defeat at Macclesfield and after 5 games we had won 2 and we looked like we would be ok. 
Then what followed was a few games where we just didn’t get going and lost to switching off in both boxes as we fell to defeat against Crawley, Colchester, Crewe and were totally outclassed at times by a very good Swindon team.

However, since the announcement that Ross Embleton (who has done a fantastic job as Interim Head Coach) would be stepping back into his precious role as Assistant Manager we have taken 10 points from our last 4 league games including a 1-0 win away at Northampton, 3-1 at home to Walsall and a triumphant 4-0 away win at Grimsby as Ross has gone out with a bang...
Up step Carl Fletcher - no pressure!

Q: What are your views on the appointment of former Argyle boss Carl Fletcher as manager?
A: It’s fair to say we probably both weren’t aware of Carl Fletcher up until 2 weeks ago.
He is the man the board have chosen and we have complete faith that he is the right man for the job.
The way in which Nigel Travis, Kent Teague and Martin Ling have spoken about him give us confidence that he is the man for the job, and he has an excellent supporting team at the club in Ross Embleton, Danny Webb and Jobi McAnuff.
Most O’s fans understand the complexity of this appointment so will be patient and he’ll get time, however, there aren’t many managers who will be taking over a team with 3 wins on the bounce and will be taking their first game at a previous club.
All we can is give him our full backing which we absolutely will do.

Q: Given the recent financial problems and ownership issues of lower league clubs are Leyton Orient in a stable state at the moment?
A: We’ve been there and done that, and thankfully have come through it. Now we have owners in Nigel Travis and Kent Teague who put the club first, communicate with fans and see the bigger picture. 
We were very close to going out of business due to a terrible 3 year reign by him who shall not be named and it’s terrible to see clubs in positions bestowed upon them from owners who aren’t fit to run anything let alone a professional football club.

Q: What are your expectations and predicted finishing position in League Two for this season?
A: We’d both be happy with mid table this season, but 3 wins on the trot and in 12th place at the moment will start to give fans unrealistic expectations about getting into the play off places.
If Carl can hit the ground running things could get very interesting, but we think anything over 10th would be a fantastic achievement and something to build on next season.

Q: Without giving too much away what style of football and formation are Leyton Orient likely to use against Argyle?
A: This is quite a difficult question to answer as it’s the first game of Carl’s reign. We would imagine as results have been good he will stick with the 4-3-3 in attack and 4-5-1 in defence that has seen us pick up some fantastic results recently. 
It’s fair to say the team have adjusted now to League 2 so we won’t be the pushovers you saw earlier in the season in the League Cup match and you should see a team full of confidence and hopefully one who will be having a new manager bounce.

Q: Looking from afar what are your views on Plymouth Argyle?
A: Plymouth aren’t a League 2 club and shouldn’t be in this league. Ryan Lowe appears to be a good young manager and you have some very decent players so we know it will be a very difficult match and one that most of your fans will expect to win.
We’d expect to see you up there challenging for automatic promotion come the end of the season or failing that at least in the play off places.

Q: And finally do you have a prediction for the game?
A:We never like predicting results for O’s games so we’ll play if safe and say 1-1.
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Tuesday



Carl Fletcher's time at Argyle .... SW Football Blog

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Orient's season so far .... club website

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Former Argyle and Orient midfielder Barry Silkman is the half-time guest.

Carl Fletcher talks about returning to Home Park...

“It will be strange.
“I’ve not been back to Home Park since I’ve left really. I’ve obviously been down to Plymouth as I was there for four years and we’ve still got friends down there but I’ve not been down to the ground.
“There will be a mixture of memories, but at the same time, an exciting time and hopefully a game we can do well in.”

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Ryan Lowe talks about welcoming Carl Fletcher to Home Park ....

“I don’t know Carl personally but I played against him over the years, and I know he did a fantastic job here as a captain and as a manager.
“Fair play, he’s putting his neck on the line. He could have stayed with Bournemouth Under-23s and had it comfortable, but he’s ventured out and I admire him for that.

“I also admire Leyton Orient for giving a young manager an opportunity because that’s important. He can have a warm welcome but we’re here to win a game of football and he’ll be the same.
“He won’t be worrying about Plymouth Argyle when he turns up here and I won’t be worrying about Carl Fletcher. The good thing is young managers are given a chance and I go on these courses all the time, and see young managers looking for a chance.
“It’s a new trend and why not. There are a lot of older managers out there who have been fantastic but also players now finishing who want to go into coaching.”

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